Jason Robards
| Born | July 26, 1922 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Lois O'Connor, Rachel Taylor, Eleanor Pittman, Lauren Bacall |
| Children | Sam Robards |
| Parents | Jason Robards Sr. |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Magnolia (film) | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor | Inherit the Wind (1988 film) | Winner |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Sakharov (film) | Nominated |
| 1981 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Melvin and Howard | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Melvin and Howard | Nominated |
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